What are schools currently allowed to say re GI?

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Firstly apologies for not doing the work myself. I feel I should know the answer to my Q but I don't. I appreciate women here have already amassed a wealth of info, so please only answer if you have time and it's easy for you!

What are the current rules around how schools talk about gender to kids? I need to access a wellbeing service through my child's primary school (for my child) which is run by the NHS I think.

The form asks how my child idebtifies their gender? It does not ask for their sex.

I am now very nervous about proceeding although my child desperately needs the service. It's just..... I have done everything possible to bring my children up free from gender stereotyping! Where other people's attitude to stereotypes have impinged on my children, it has often been harmful (eg being picked on for not neatly conforming into the correct gender stereotypes box).

My child is vulnerable. I can't afford to turn down the free support but how do I safeguard my child against being exposed to regressive views?

Bump

Lots of online forms ask for gender rather than sex just because it feels more “polite”. It doesn’t necessarily means the service is strong on gender ideology.

I’d complete the form, get to the next stage and keep a close eye on things.

I know. It's specifically the wording "child identifies their gender as _ " that sets my alarm bells ringing.

Especially in the context of mental wellbeing. Makes me fearful they'll ask leading questions. Child has been chastised in the past by peers for not conforming enough to gender stereotypes. And is vulnerable, hence referral.

I’d be concerned about this too. Given it’s primary school, I’d be insisting on attending appointments if that’s at all feasible

Is there anything helpful in the transgender trend website? They have good info although it's not always easy to find.

Definitely attend the appointments with your child (if you are concerned about dominating/overshadowing you can sit quietly in the corner, let DC do the talking and just be there) .